Henderson's Wavewing
Cymopterus hendersonii
Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Cymopterus
- Species:
- Cymopterus hendersonii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon), Indra swallowtail (Papilio indra)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to alpine and subalpine regions